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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.24, 1,367.31 and 363.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.24, 1,367.31 and 363.89 is: 546.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.24 : 1,367.31 = 363.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.24/1,367.31 = 363.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.24x = 1,367.31 × 363.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.24x = 497,550.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,550.44/911.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.01

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